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Boston is among the least pet-friendly cities for renters, new Zillow report shows
Advocates at the (MSPCA) say the reality in the state is much less welcoming for pet-owners than even this survey implies. Boston often ranks as a top city by many measures, but according to a recent analysis of Zillow’s rental listings, it’s near the bottom when it comes to being pet-friendly.
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Somerville weighs stricter backyard cottage rules amid density and affordability concerns
Somerville lawmakers and planning officials are weighing citizen-led proposals to tighten rules on backyard cottages, pitting neighborhood concerns over vanishing green space and soaring home prices against state housing mandates. Four citizen petitions aimed at amending a section of the city’s zoning code were heard at a Nov. 5 public...
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Greater Boston renters need to make $181K to afford a starter home
A homebuyer needs to earn at least $181,000 a year to be able to comfortably afford a single-family home — and a lower-priced one at that — in Greater Boston, a new Boston Indicators report states. Why it matters: Homeownership remains out of reach for Greater Boston residents, especially Black and Latino residents, even as home sale prices soften, per the 2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card released Tuesday. Catch up quick: Demand has outpaced housing supply for decades in Massachusetts, but home sale prices have increased on pace with (and sometimes outpacing) inflation. Those increases, plus increased interest rates, mean home prices are just starting to dip slightly even as the region's population growth and economy slow down. By the numbers: In 2021, interest rates were 3% and the median cost of a single-family home in a "low-priced town" was $553,500, per the report. Some 188,000 renters in Greater Boston earned enough to own a home in that scenario ($124,000 or more). Today, interest rates have more than doubled and the median for that home is $600,000. Now just 119,000 renters earn enough to afford a home ($181,000 or more). Data: Zillow via Boston Indicators, 2026 Greater Boston Housing
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JV of Sagard Real Estate and La Caisse Acquires Woburn IOS
An industrial outdoor storage (IOS) joint venture between Sagard Real Estate (SRE) and La Caisse has acquired 3 Wheeling Ave., a low-coverage industrial property in Woburn, MA. Seller and sale price were not disclosed. Located in one of Greater Boston’s most established industrial areas, the property benefits from limited land...
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2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card Released by The Boston Foundation
Efforts to expand housing production through legislation and expanded permitting in Massachusetts have helped slow but not reverse the housing cost and supply trends that have made the state especially challenging for renters and homeowners, according to the 2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. The report, which was released November...
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The Hidden Massachusetts Town Where Renters Are Living Large For Under $900 A Month
Your rent check could be a lot smaller if you’d just drive about an hour and a half west of Boston. Athol, Massachusetts has been quietly sitting in Worcester County, waiting for people to notice that living here doesn’t require selling a kidney. Let’s start with the basics,...
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NeighborWorks Housing Solutions cuts ribbon at Campello Crossing
Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Campello Crossing on Thursday, October 15, marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of the city. Community leaders, elected officials, development partners, and supporters gathered at 1200 Montello St. to celebrate the completion of this transformative mixed-use development.